Mile 52 Report
Agate Beach, Garrison Lake, south of Paradise Point SW
March 26, 2024
Velella velella in the wrackline.
Report Details
Velella velella in the wrackline.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2. Sitting: 2. Other Activities: Agate hunting..
Concerns
Notable Wildlife
Just the usual seagulls.
Driftline Content
Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). A lot of velella velella.
New Development
None
Man-made Modifications
None
Natural Changes
None
Report Images
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Mile 52
Agate Beach, Garrison Lake, south of Paradise Point SW
There was a lot of small wood debris.
Brian Donato
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Agate Beach, Garrison Lake, south of Paradise Point SW
There was a lot of small wood debris.
Brian Donato
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Agate Beach, Garrison Lake, south of Paradise Point SW
Velella velella in the wrackline.
Crystal Roy
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Agate Beach, Garrison Lake, south of Paradise Point SW
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Agate Beach, Garrison Lake, south of Paradise Point SW
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Agate Beach, Garrison Lake, south of Paradise Point SW
There were only 5 people and 3 dogs, but I observed this little black and white bird near the water.
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Fine morning on beach with visitors mostly near Tseriadun access area looking for agates. Western snowy plovers present during breeding season.
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